Thailand maintains “Watch List” status, commended for improvements in IP system
By Saowanee Leewijitsin The United States praised Thailand for continuing to strengthen the country’s intellectual property system and suppress IP violations, as they announced that Thailand would remain on the 2022 “Watch List”, pursuant to Section 182 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Key Takeaways Thailand Remains on USTR 2022 Watch List – Despite […]
AI: The Game Changer
By Jagannathan Arumugam Before 1950, shot put athletes would stand sideways in the throwing circle, rock back on one leg, swing the other to the front and use the momentum to throw the shot. When Olympic gold medallist William Patrick “Parry” O’Brien faced the back of the circle before putting the shot, the measurer […]
More updates from IPOS: Extension of the IP Fast Track Program
By Shanthen Jegatheesan The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced an extension of the SG IP FAST Track Programme (“SG IP FAST”). What’s that you ask? Check out our previous article on it here: https://kass.com.my/articles/singapore-levels-up-its-ip-fast-track-programme/ This highly advantageous program will be extended for two years from 30 April 2022 to 30 April 2024! Key […]
Thailand’s Target Patent Fast-Track Program for Medical Innovations
By Saowanee Leewijitsin Key Takeaways Thailand’s DIP Launches Fast-Track Program – Aims to accelerate patent and petty patent applications in the medical and public health fields. Faster Examination – Invention patents may be examined within 12 months; petty patents within 6 months. Key Conditions – First filed in Thailand, max 10 claims, submitted via e-filing, […]
Luke, I am your father. Or not?
By Alex Soh Can you confirm which of the following is the correct spelling for the brands?
[Singapore Update] New IP Filing System, Amendments of IP Legislation and New Official Fees: From the Trademark Perspective
By Amir Murshidi As highlighted in previous updates, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued a circular on 11 March 2022 with regard to a new IP filing system, amendments of legislation and changes in official fees. We’ve looked at what this holds for patent procedures in Singapore – now let’s take this in […]
Vietnamese Youth-led Innovations
By Linh Nguyen To improve and raise awareness on IP rights, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) celebrates World IP Day every 26 April. This year, the theme was “Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” showing the link between IP and youth with the recognition of the huge potential of young innovators, […]
How to Prevent and Investigate Intellectual Property Theft
By Hemanisha Baskaran Watching “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” recently, I couldn’t help but notice the depiction of intellectual property (IP) theft wherein a worker in Willy Wonka’s factory steals his chocolate’s secret recipe and sells it to rivals in the candy industry in an attempt to bring down Willy Wonka’s business.
Does “Publish First, Patent Later” Always Ruin Your Chances Of Obtaining A Patent?
By Saowanee Leewijitsin We are always told that new inventions or designs need to be kept confidential prior to applying for patent protection. This is because, to be granted a valid patent, “novelty” is the most necessary requirement for all kinds of patents (i.e., invention patent, product design patent and petty patent). Disclosure in any […]
Standout Tech Startups: When Creativity Leads The Way
By Linh Nguyen The shopping habits of consumers have shifted significantly from offline to online in recent years due to the explosion of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Quick to catch on to the changing consumer landscape, F99, a Vietnamese tech startup has achieved brilliant success benefitting not only the enterprise itself but also the fruit […]